bem-educado
well-mannered, polite, well-raised
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˌbẽj.e.duˈka.du/
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Cultural Note
Being called bem-educado is a compliment that extends to one's parents — it implies they raised their child well. In Portuguese culture, good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you,' and respecting elders are fundamental social expectations.
📝 Example Sentences
O teu filho é muito bem-educado.
Your son is very well-mannered.
Ela é uma menina bem-educada e respeitosa.
She is a polite and respectful girl.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | bem-educadas |
| masculine_plural | bem-educados |
| feminine_singular | bem-educada |
| masculine_singular | bem-educado |